Chapter 183 (1/2)

Wang Mingyuan is busy preparing to distribute the ironwood puppets. The 21 cities in the northern border are vast and sparsely populated. It is not an easy task to distribute all these ironwood puppets.

Who to distribute to, who not to distribute to, and how much to each city are all problems. Officials in various cities, of course, hope to give priority to the cities under their jurisdiction.

Officials from all over the country have been arguing these days. Each of them is crying poor and stating the difficulties in their own areas. There are certainly difficulties, but they are definitely not as exaggerated as they say.

Except for Liaoyuan City, which has been developing well under Feng Tianzong's rule in recent years, there is no shortage of labor because of the existence of a large number of Hu slaves and untouchables.

In other cities, natural disasters and man-made disasters in recent years, coupled with the riots, have caused serious population loss. Especially during the previous war, those gentry and wealthy families also forcibly recruited a lot of able-bodied men to join the army. Many were killed and injured in the war. There are also many people who dare not go home after the defeat and directly become bandits and occupy the mountains as kings.

With Feng Tianzong's unification of the northern border and the large-scale reclamation of farmland, the shortage of labor in various places has become more and more prominent. Now this large number of ironwood puppets is really a timely rain for officials from all over the country. It can greatly relieve their pressure to reclaim farmland.

While they were still arguing here, a palace maid came with news that Liaoyuan Hou wanted to summon Wang Mingyuan. Because there are ironwood puppets in Weiyang Palace as strong laborers, some physical work can be commanded by ironwood puppets. Therefore, there are no eunuchs in Feng Tianzong's Weiyang Palace, only palace maids.

Some work of sending messages out of the palace is of course also done by palace maids.

Wang Mingyuan now has a headache when he sees the palace maids sending messages. His master is usually a hands-off boss and does not summon him at ordinary times, but once he summons him, it must be a big thing.

Seeing that the distribution of ironwood puppets has not been dealt with clearly, Feng Tianzong came to summon again, which must be troublesome again. But he did not dare to delay.

Feng Tianzong's power has been rising since the unification of Northern Xinjiang. As the second-in-command of the power, Wang Mingyuan is naturally more loyal. Anyone with a little vision can see that the future of Northern Xinjiang must be promising.

"Okay, stop arguing. Liaoyuan City and the three nearby cities will give priority to the supply of iron puppets. After these four cities are fully distributed, the other fifteen cities will distribute iron puppets." Wang Mingyuan stood up and said majestically.

As the first person among the civil servants in the entire Northern Xinjiang, although he does not have the reputation of a prime minister, he actually does the work of a prime minister. He is also the first person to follow Feng Tianzong, and Wang Mingyuan's majesty is getting heavier.

Before Wang Mingyuan spoke, the officials could naturally argue with reason, but once Wang Mingyuan made a decision, these officials would no longer raise objections, but would do their best to implement it.

Under Feng Tianzong's rule, the only two wives who were qualified to refute Wang Mingyuan's opinions were Jin Jinyun and Xiang Yijing.

"All these ironwood puppets will be used for land reclamation first. As for the use in transportation, we will talk about it when we have more money. You also know that the lord has already established an ironwood puppet workshop. Now the output is very good. It won't be long before the ironwood puppets can meet the needs of everyone under his rule.

No one can hold me back in the reclamation of the fields. With this batch of ironwood puppets, I want to see real food in the autumn harvest next year.

Okay, let's go down. The lord summoned us and we can't delay." Wang Mingyuan explained a few words, and then he quickly followed the palace maid out of the yamen and took the sedan chair carried by the ironwood puppet to the Weiyang Palace.

Although the ironwood puppet has not yet reached the level of popularization, some senior officials still have sedan chairs carried by ironwood puppets. This sedan chair is equivalent to a high-end car in this era.

The sedan chair carried by the ironwood puppet is not only fast, but also very stable. I don't know how many officials are jealous of these sedan chairs carried by ironwood puppets.

This is also the reason why Wang Mingyuan just emphasized that this batch of ironwood puppets must be used to cultivate fields, otherwise the officials below would dare to embezzle and turn the ironwood puppets into their own sedan bearers.

"Wang Mingyuan pays respect to the lord." Wang Mingyuan saluted.

"Get up. How is the distribution of the ironwood puppets going?" Feng Tianzong asked.

"Reporting to the lord, the order has been given. It should be distributed to tenants in various places within a month at the latest. With this batch of ironwood puppets, the cultivated land area in our northern border will inevitably increase greatly.

Moreover, with these ironwood puppets in the hands of farmers, they don't have to be afraid of ordinary wild beasts and bandits in the mountains. Even the gangs that the lord has repeatedly banned should be completely eradicated." Wang Mingyuan is obviously suspected of flattery.

With ironwood puppets in the hands of farmers, they can indeed directly fight against wild beasts in the mountains, but the ironwood puppets with limited force are really not a big threat to bandits and gangs.

The ironwood puppet, which has limited force, is just like a person with great strength and strong defense. In terms of combat power, it is indeed a little stronger than ordinary people, but for those masters who have practiced martial arts, the ironwood puppet is really not a big threat.

The bandits and gang members in the dark still need to rely on the army to clean up.

Feng Tianzong nodded and said: "The matter of the ironwood puppet can be put aside for the time being. Now there is a more important thing for you to do.

I plan to promote martial arts throughout the entire northern border. All children of appropriate age should practice martial arts and study. And in all cities and towns in the northern border, schools will be established to teach students both culture and martial arts.

No matter whether they are men or women, as long as they reach the age, they must go to school. If their parents prevent them, they will be fined. Classes in the school are free, and the salaries of the teachers in the school will be paid by the local government."

Wang Mingyuan's face turned bitter when he heard it. Establishing a school to teach literature and martial arts is naturally a good thing. It is a feat that will benefit the present and the future. If it can be established in the hands of Wang Mingyuan, the greatest credit will naturally go to the lord Feng Tianzong, but as the specific executor, he will also have great credit, and it will be a matter of time before his name is recorded in history.

But if this matter is to be accomplished, a lot of money is needed. It is easy to build schools in various places. Just organize the locals and let them build them. It doesn't cost much.

The most important thing is, sir, there are 21 cities in the entire Northern Frontier, and there are a large number of villages and towns under them. How many scholars and warriors do you need to hire? The monthly tuition is not a small amount.

The current Northern Frontier is in a period of great development. The government's current money is not enough. Before, it was so poor that it wanted to rob the grassland. Now there is a large-scale expenditure. The finances of the Northern Frontier government can't bear it.

"My Lord, the government office is out of money now, have you forgotten? Establishing a school is indeed a good thing and should be done, but things have their priorities. We are now expanding the fields. As long as we hold on until the autumn harvest next year, the income of our government office will increase greatly and there will be a surplus. Accumulating for two years should be enough to establish education.

When that time comes, it won't be too late for you to establish a school." Wang Mingyuan advised carefully, but was afraid that Feng Tianzong would be angry.

Feng Tianzong certainly knew that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Normally, it's not too late to establish a school two years later. What Wang Mingyuan said is indeed reasonable.

But this is not an ordinary time, but a time when the world's cultivators compete for the dragon. One step behind will lead to another step behind. Feng Tianzong's cultivators are originally less than those of other sects.

If the development time is delayed because of a little mundane money, it will be even worse than other sects competing for the dragon.

"The school business cannot be delayed. You should first organize the cities and towns to build schools. As for hiring teachers, we will have money after we conquer the Hu people in the north." Feng Tianzong ordered.

"Yes, my lord is wise. I will give the order now to build schools in various places first." Wang Mingyuan did not dare to disobey Feng Tianzong's order, let alone discount it. He knew how powerful this lord was.

"By the way, there is one more thing, that is, to set up a breeding farm as soon as possible, and to build a livestock breeding farm near each city. Cultivate livestock on a large scale." Feng Tianzong remembered what he had discussed before, and directly ordered.

"Ah?" Wang Mingyuan's face became even more bitter, and he was about to cry. The government was already short of money, and now it was a large-scale and long-term acquisition of Tiemu, and it was also running a school. Now it has to open a breeding farm and raise more livestock. How much money will this cost?

"My Lord, we should indeed raise livestock, but as I said before, we have no money." Wang Mingyuan said with a sad face.

Any of these things is a good policy that benefits the country and the people, but the government lacks funds for development, and it has to launch several projects at the same time. It is really difficult for a good cook to cook without rice. He can't do this job.

If possible, Feng Tianzong doesn't want to be so anxious, but these things, whether it is opening a school to cultivate talents, or running a breeding farm, raising livestock on a large scale, are not things that can produce results quickly.

But Feng Tianzong also knows that this matter cannot be delayed. For example, it will take at least ten years for the students in the school to grow into talents.

If it is delayed for another three to five years, maybe by the time his talents are cultivated, the dragon race will have ended. The same is true for the breeding farm. The breeding farm for ordinary livestock is the top priority. Only when the ordinary breeding farm is established first can it provide enough blood food for the monster breeding farm.

If the farm is delayed for a few years, then the monster farm will certainly be delayed for a few years. If it is delayed for a few years, then when the dragon fight begins, we really can't count on the bone spirit puppet workshop.

One, two, three things, all caused by lack of money. Once upon a time, Feng Tianzong was also a wealthy man with five thousand gold coins, but now he can only recall the days of squandering money.

Lack of money, still lack of money. Feng Tianzong now doubts that if he really leads a team to attack the grassland Hu people, can he really rob enough treasures to exchange for money?

With the shabby appearance of those Hu people, do they really have money?

Feng Tianzong's heart is a little hesitant. The Central Plains is rich, but unfortunately there is a boundary gate blocking the gateway to the Central Plains. Now he can think of a way to make money quickly, which is to go north to rob the Hu people.

"Even if the Hu people are a little poor, their cattle and sheep are still very valuable. If they are robbed on a large scale, they should be able to sell them to the hinterland of the Great Xia Dynasty through caravans.

Although people from other sects have many people, they are not disciples of the Puppet Sect. They cannot refine puppets. Without the help of puppets, if they want to develop farming on a large scale, animals are indispensable. "Feng Tianzong comforted himself and said.

"Hey, Wang Mingyuan, I know how difficult it has been for you over the years. Our Liaoyuan City is now booming, and you owe a lot of the credit to it.

If we don’t have money, let’s prepare first. Everything that can be done in advance has been done. After this expedition to northern Xinjiang, there should be enough money to support these plans. "Feng Tianzong stood up and patted Wang Mingyuan on the shoulder, saying from his hometown.

"Thank you, lord. I will start preparing the materials needed for the expedition to the grassland when I get back." Wang Mingyuan said with a moved face. Regardless of whether this feeling was true or false, as long as Feng Tianzong felt it was true.

General Zhang Weiyu had been leading the army to conquer bandits and bandits from all directions. While clearing up public security, he could also train troops. After receiving Feng Tianzong's order, the assembly at the border was quickly completed.

Not only Liaoyuan City's original standing army of 20,000 people, but also the newly recruited 30,000 soldiers. Although the combat effectiveness is still a bit worse than the 20,000 veterans, according to General Zhang Weiyu, they already have a certain combat effectiveness. It is more than enough to conquer the barbarian tribes.

Once Northern Xinjiang has completed its autumn harvest and has enough food, it can go directly north to conquer the Hu people.

After Feng Tianzong explained everything, although his subordinates were all busy as dogs, he became an idle man again.

First, he returned to the harem to see his daughter Feng Mingyu. Children with gifted powers are indeed different from ordinary children. Ordinary children can only lie in bed and kick their legs for a month.

Feng Mingyu can already crawl, and his strength is no less than that of an adult. He is also very smart. He is simply a little superman.

If this continues, when this child is three years old, although he will not be as good as Nezha, he should not be close by much. If you are born with all the meridians, you will definitely be blessed if you practice magical powers in the future.